When They Burn eSingle

Van William

Acclaimed rock singer-songwriter Van William’s cathartic and imagery rich new song “When They Burn” was inspired by the unique, true story of Comanche chief Quanah Parker, whose Anglo-American mother was captured and later adopted by the Comanche people in the mid-19th century. “I became obsessed with their story and couldn’t get it out of my head, so I wrote a song,” explains Van. “I usually write more personal songs, so this was a really interesting challenge for my brain.” “When They Burn” also marks the first new music from Van since the release of his critically acclaimed album Countries and is the first of three new songs slated for release later this summer and early fall.